Abdul Hamid Karami
Abdul Hamid Karami (23 October 1890 – 23 November 1950) (Arabic: عبد الحميد كرامي) was a Lebanese political and religious leader, who had nationalistic Arab inclinations.[1]
Abdul Hamid Karami عبد الحميد كرامي | |
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16th Prime Minister of Lebanon | |
In office 10 January 1945 – 20 August 1945 | |
President | Bechara El Khoury |
Preceded by | Riad Solh |
Succeeded by | Sami Solh |
Personal details | |
Born | Tripoli, Ottoman Empire | 23 October 1890
Died | 23 November 1950 60) Lebanon | (aged
Nationality | Lebanese |
Background and career
Karami descended from one of the most prominent Sunni Muslim families in Lebanon.[2] Members of his family traditionally held the position of mufti of Tripoli. Abdul Hamid Karami became mufti of Tripoli,[3] but was removed by the French authorities. He was a leader of the movement to have Lebanon become an independent country, a goal which was achieved by 1943.[4] In 1944, Karami survived an assassination attempt, which was due to local rivalry in Tripoli.[3] Karami served as prime minister and finance minister of Lebanon for a brief period from 10 January 1945 to 20 August 1945. His sons, Rashid Karami and Omar Karami were also important Lebanese politicians who served as prime ministers and leadind politicians of Lebanon.[5] Karami died in 1950.[4]
References
- Eyal Ziser (2000). Lebanon: The Challenge of Independence. I.B.Tauris. p. 237. ISBN 978-1-86064-537-2.
- William Harris (2012). Lebanon: A History, 600-2011. Oxford University Press. p. 347. ISBN 978-0-19-518111-1.
- Barak, Oren (2002). "Conflict and Peace in Lebanon" (PDF). Int. J. Middle East Stud.: 619–644. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 August 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- Rola el Husseini (2012). Pax Syriana: Elite Politics in Postwar Lebanon. Syracuse University Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-8156-3304-4.
- "Karami back to lead Lebanese Government". China Daily. Beirut. 12 March 2005. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Riad Al Solh |
Prime Minister of Lebanon 1945 |
Succeeded by Sami as-Solh |